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ELLIS

ELLIS PhD Programme 2027 Call for Applications

Apply for a fully funded PhD in artificial intelligence with the ELLIS network of Max Planck Institutes and leading European universities. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome.

Eligibility: Open to applicants of all nationalities, including Nigerian and other African applicants

Deadline
November 1, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Positions are fully funded by the host institution. G-Research scholarships are additionally available through 2028 for eligible data intensive projects.
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EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative

EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships, 3rd Call

The EPFL AI Center and the Swiss AI Initiative are inviting postdoctoral researchers of any nationality to apply for their third call of fellowships, funding AI research in an EPFL host laboratory with a salary contribution of appr. 50% per year plus up to CHF 5'000 per fellowship year for research costs. The deadline is 9 November 2026 at 17:00 CET.

Eligibility: Citizens of any nationality may apply

Deadline
November 9, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
A contribution to the salary of the postdoctoral researcher of appr. 50% per year on EPFL salary scales, with the remaining part covered by the EPFL host laboratories, and a maximum amount of CHF 5'000 per fellowship year grantable for research costs, open research data costs, open access publication costs, travels and conferences.
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African Leadership College of Higher Education with the Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership College of Higher Education, Mauritius

ALCHE, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, offers full ride scholarships covering tuition and additional financial support to deserving and talented students across the African continent who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence and leadership potential. International students apply by 14 November 2026 for the February 2027 intake, with Mauritian citizens running to 23 January 2027.

Eligibility: Meet the ALCHE Admissions requirements first, because scholarship eligibility follows admission eligibility

Deadline
November 14, 2026
Location
Mauritius, Nigeria, Kenya
Funding or benefit
A full ride scholarship covering full tuition and additional financial support throughout the scholar's journey at ALCHE. The provider notes that very limited scholarships are available per intake and publishes no fixed cash amount.
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UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT-D2AIR)

CDT-D2AIR PhD Studentships in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics, September 2027 intake

A four-year fully funded PhD studentship in dependable and deployable AI for robotics, jointly run by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, open to applicants of all nationalities with a deadline of 27 November 2026.

Eligibility: An undergraduate degree at UK 2:1 level or above, or a higher degree, in computer science, engineering or a related discipline

Deadline
November 27, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Studentships are fully funded and cover tuition fees and monthly stipends at the UKRI research council rate, with precise fees and stipend rates to be confirmed at a later date. Students also receive a budget for travel, small pieces of equipment and an optional international placement.
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